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By Zelalem Tamir Holidays are major sources of amusement and celebration in Ethiopia. For children, the anticipation of new clothing to wear during holidays is always a source of great excitement in the weeks and days leading up to festivals like Easter, Christmas, and Eid. The colorful and stylish new outfits provide a confidence boost […]

Last week saw heated debate among financial experts, financial industry players and other stakeholders as the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) unveiled its new three-year Strategic Plan covering the period between 2023-2026. The Plan outlines an ambitious reform agenda aimed at overhauling Ethiopia’s monetary and financial systems through several wide-ranging initiatives. After two years of

The impending implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is already having unintended consequences for coffee importers and small-scale farmers in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa. The EUDR aims to combat climate change by banning the sale of goods linked to deforestation. However, compliance with the regulation is proving costly and challenging for

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers’ approval of the Personal Data Protection Proclamation signifies a significant step in safeguarding privacy rights in the country’s digital landscape. This legal review aims to provide an overview and analysis of the key provisions and implications of the proclamation, highlighting its importance in protecting personal data and promoting responsible data management.

Tigray is like no other region in Ethiopia. Despite making up an estimated six percent of the Ethiopia’s population, it is a place where the country is incepted, a fact that is hard to deny. It is in this region the plights of the two biggest religions of Ethiopians- Islamic faith and Christianity- started. A